All services vary slightly in their approach. We recommend that you contact each service directly to discuss the supports that are right for you.

If you are looking to address your alcohol use, we recommend
seeking professional support before you start to cut down.

I would like to speak to a keyworker about my options

A keyworker is a point of contact with a community organisation who will help you to identify your goals to reduce or cease your alcohol consumption. They develop a care plan with you which is a plan that outlines the supports and care required to help you achieve your goals. A key worker will meet with you on a regular basis to support you in the process of making changes, advocate on your behalf and liaise with other services and make referrals with your consent.

When you get in contact with one of the services listed below, they will offer you an initial assessment where you can speak to a member of staff, they will assess your needs and advise you on an appropriate plan that will asssist you to meet your goals.

Find a service near you

Please find a list of services below that provide keyworking supports.

All services follow normal business opening hours Monday to Friday unless otherwise specified.
Some services offer limited supports after 5 pm and they vary from time to time. We have stated which services offer supports after 5pm, but we advise you to contact them directly for more information.

The waiting time to access services after first point of contact varies between different organisations and may depend on individual circumstances. Some services may offer support on first point of contact and some services may operate on waiting lists.

Find a service near you…

The services listed on this site are based in Dublin mainly within, or adjacent to, the following Drug and Alcohol Task Force Areas: Dublin 12, The South Inner City, Ballyfermot and The Canal Communities (Rialto, Inchicore and Bluebell).

If you are looking for information on supports outside of these areas we recommend you get in contact with the HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline.

Please note that further information is available for some services by clicking “+”
HSE Drug & Alcohol Helpline

The HSE Drugs & Alcohol Helpline provides support, information, guidance and referral to anyone with a question or concern related to drug and alcohol use and/or HIV and sexual health.

Referral Process: If you require additional information on how to access these services – contact the HSE Drug & Alcohol Helpline 9:30-5:30 Monday-Friday or email.

Contact Details: 1800 459 459 / helpline@hse.ie / www2.hse.ie/alcohol

Addiction Response Crumlin (ARC)

ARC aim to support people with substance misuse problems and their families in the Dublin 12 area, and to assist service users to re-integrate into their local community. They do this through key working and offering a range of supports from people in active addiction to those who are abstinent and family members affected by addiction.

Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone with your contact details. You will speak to a member of the team, or leave a message for a call back.

Location: Sunshine Industrial Estate, 160a Crumlin Rd, Crumlin, Dublin 12, D12 V094 // 101 Cashel Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12

Contact Details: 086 770 7511 / 01 411 3222 / info@addictionresponsecrumlin.ie
Some out of hours services are available – contact for more information

Website: https://www.addictionresponsecrumlin.ie

 

Ballyfermot Advance

The Ballyfermot Advance Project aims to provide support to those with Drug and Alcohol addiction problems and their families. We are a community based project helping people who are Drug and Alcohol users and those affected by Drug and Alcohol use

Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.

Location: 3b Le Fanu House, Le Fanu Rd, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, D10XF29

Contact Details: 01 623 8001 / info@ballyfermotadvance.ie
Outreach service available Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday – contact for more information

Website: https://www.ballyfermotadvance.ie

 

Ballyfermot STAR

At Ballyfermot Star we provide non-judgemental support, guidance and education to drug users, their families and the community, enabling them to cope with and overcome the effects of drug use in their everyday lives.

Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.

Location: Drumfinn Park, Drumfinn, Ballyfermot, Co. Dublin, D10 FP66

Contact Details:01 623 8002 / info@ballyfermotstar.ie

Website: https://www.ballyfermotstar.ie

 

Canal Communities Regional Addiction Service (CCRAS)

Canal Communities Regional Addiction Service (CCRAS) provides support to individuals, families, communities, drug and alcohol services and the Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force in the areas of poly-drug and alcohol use, harm reduction & health promotion, education & prevention, drug-free supports, community development, and safety.

Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.

Location: Oblates Basketball Hall, Tyrconnell Rd, Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08 X65A

Contact Details: 086 806 0421 / 086 384 5542 / admin@ccrass.ie
Some out of hours services are available – contact for more information

Website: https://www.ccras.ie

 

CKU

CKU Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy provides professional help and support to people and their families affected by addiction through psychotherapeutic treatment, addiction prevention, and integration with multicultural Irish community in order to prevent social exclusion. Service is offered mainly through Polish and English.

Referral Process: To make a referral, please contact the service directly by phone.

Location: 19 Lord Edward St, Dublin 2, D02 HX29

Contact Details: 087 649 4555 / info@ckudublin.org 

Website: https://www.ckudublin.org

 

Community Response

Community Response is a primary Alcohol and Liver Health service that specialises in support and advocacy for those impacted by problem alcohol use. They offer a number of services for individuals which are based upon presenting needs. These include: an exploration of the impact of drinking on physical, mental, and emotional well-being, evaluation of one’s own relationship with alcohol, family and concerned person-related supports around coping with another person’s drinking, and assistance in achieving and maintaining sobriety. Group and one-to-one options are offered, and holistic and mindfulness-based interventions are utilized. Community Response (as the host site for the Hepatitis C Partnership) can also assist individuals and organizations looking to access community-based education for and treatment of Hepatitis C.

Referral Process: Please contact the service directly by phone to make a referral or submit your information on the referral form on the website and a member of the team will be in touch.

Location: 14 Carmans Hall, Carmans Court, Dublin 8, D08 DP80

Contact Details: info@communityresponse.ie / 01 454 9772

Website: https://www.communityresponse.ie

 

Coolmine

Coolmine is a drug and alcohol treatment centre providing community, day and residential services to men and women with problematic substance use and their families in Ireland.

Referral Process: Please contact the service for further details on treatment options and information on referral pathways.

Location: Coolmine House, Lord Edward St, Dublin 2

Contact Details: 01 679 4822 / 087 122 9307 / admissions@coolminetc.ie

Website: https://www.coolmine.ie

 

Donore Community Drug Team

The Donore Community Drug & Alcohol Team are working with the Community of Donore Avenue and the surrounding areas to assist all those affacted by addiction problems, to promote healthy well being and to improve the quality of life for those who use our service.

Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.

Location: Donore Youth and Community Centre, Donore Avenue, Dublin 8

Contact Details: 01 416 4339 / donorecdt@eircom.net

Website: https://www.donorecdat.ie

 

Exchange House National Travellers Service
Exchange House is a multi-disciplinary frontline service provider offering Education and Training Services, Children and Young People Services, Family Support and Crisis Intervention Services, Addiction Services and the National Traveller Mental Health Service.

Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.

Location: 61 Great Strand Street, Dublin 1, D01 WC97

Contact Details: 01 872 1094 / info@exchangehouse.ie

Website: https://www.exchangehouse.ie

 

Frontline Make Change

Frontline is an addiction service set up to help Make Change. They support those who are affected by problematic alcohol or substance misuse, partners, children and family members through a range of one to one and group supports and family supports and childcare.

Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.

Location: Kavanagh House, 135 Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08 FP44

Contact Details: 01 473 6502 / info@frontlinemc.ie

Website: https://www.frontlinemakechange.com

 

Rialto Community Drug Team

The Rialto Community Drug Team provides services and support to those who are affected by problematic drug and/or alcohol use. We work with those who use or have used drugs and alcohol, with their partners, children and family members.

Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.

Location: 468 S Circular Rd, Saint James’, Dublin 8, D08 H51F

Contact Details: 087 952 5721 / 01 454 0021
Some out of hours services are available – contact for more information

Website: https://www.rialtocommunitydrugteam.org

 

Fusion CPL

We provide support to individuals who are coping with addiction issues either living in the community or incarcerated in prison.

Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.

Location: Cherry Orchard Health Centre, Cherry Orchard Grove, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10, D10 AA25

Contact Details: 01 623 1499 / 087 961 3272 / info@fusioncpl.ie

Website: https://www.fusioncpl.com

 

MQI
Merchants Quay Ireland is a national voluntary organization that helps people who are homeless and those caught in addiction. We provide frontline services, practical supports, pathways towards recovery and innovative responses to the issues of drug use and homelessness in Ireland.

Referral Process: Please contact the service for further details on treatment options and information on referral pathways.

Location: 13-14 Merchant’s Quay, The Liberties, Dublin, D08 KT61

Contact Details: 01 524 0160 / openaccess.info@mqi.ie / info@mqi.ie 

Website: https://www.mqi.ie

 

MQI Women's Support Service
Our women’s service, ‘Jane’s Place’ offers a female-only wellbeing centre in Dolphins Barn, Dublin 8. This service is a safe haven where vulnerable women can feel welcome and heard. It offers a space where complex needs are addressed.

Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.

Location: 7A Dolphins Barn, Dublin 8

Contact Details: 086 107 8382 / 086 107 8384 / janesplace@mqi.ie

Website: https://mqi.ie/get-help/womens-services/

 

Ringsend District Response to Drugs (RDRD)

RDRD provides a wide range of services with the aim of combatting the effects of addiction and drug use and to support people on their journey toward rehabilitation.

Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone with your contact details. You will speak to a member of the team, or leave a message for a call back.

Location: The Spellman Centre, 17 Irishtown Rd, Ringsend, Co. Dublin, D04 PW10

Contact Details: 01 667 7666 / 085 788 2802
Some after care services apply after hours – contact for more information

Website: https://www.rdrdthespellmancentre.ie

 

Ruhama

Ruhama is a Dublin-based NGO that works on a national level with women affected by prostitution and other forms of commercial sexual exploitation.

Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.

Location: Ruhama, 4 Castle St, Dublin 2

Contact Details: 01 836 0292 / admin@ruhama.ie

Website: https://www.ruhama.ie

 

Walkinstown Greenhills Resource Centre

We are a local community based charity. We offer a range of support services to those affected by substance misuse, gambling harm and mental health difficulties. We are here to help in whatever way we can.

Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.

Location: 6 Cromwellsfort Rd, Walkinstown, Dublin 12, D12 PW13

Contact Details: 01 419 8630 / 086 027 8729 / reception@wgrc.ie
Some out of hours services are available – contact for more information

Website: https://www.wgrc.ie